ametropic
|am-e-trop-ic|
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/ˌæməˈtrɒpɪk/
refractive error
Etymology
Etymology Information
'ametropic' originates from Greek, specifically the word 'ametros,' where 'a-' meant 'without' and 'metron' meant 'measure.'
Historical Evolution
'ametros' transformed into the modern English word 'ametropic' through scientific terminology.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without measure,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'relating to refractive error in the eye.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
relating to or suffering from ametropia, a condition where the eye's refractive error prevents light from focusing directly on the retina.
The patient was diagnosed as ametropic and required corrective lenses.
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Last updated: 2025/07/13 20:06